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Indigenous graduation regalia shines in New Mexico class of 2025
The piece tracks graduation customs across Diné Apache Pueblo communities near Farmington and Durango. It highlights regalia traditions, balloon sales by Keira Manuelito, and New Mexico's passage of a law protecting students wearing tribal regalia at ceremonies. It notes the broader cultural impact and personal stories of students and families embracing Indigenous identity.
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Fort Lewis College
Durango
Colorado
Animas
New Mexico
Farmington High School
Keira Manuelito
Ashlyn Chee
Keira
Valerie Benally
Farmington
Benally
Twin Lakes
Navajo Nation
Crownpoint
Ple
Landon Sombrero
Pendleton-design
Amy Poyer
Poyer
State Indian Affairs
Josett Monette
NMPBS
Indian Affairs Department
U.S
Wyoming
Native American Rights Fund
White Bull
Alyssa Coriz
Santo Domingo Pueblo
NM Native Vote
House Education Committee
Coriz
Michelle Lujan Grisham
D-Nm
Benny Shendo
Jemez Pueblo
Temagami
Lily Gladstone
Hampton
University of Toronto
FHS
Kyrstyn Clark-Bekis
Roxy
Felicia
Clark Bekis
Sheryl Bekis
University of Arizona
Gallup High School
Curtis Ray Benally
Tayen Johnson
Diné
Hutchison Stadium